# Romantic Noodle Bowls Love Kitsune is Offering Special Valentine's Day Soup Sets By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodle-bowl References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/01/26/express-your-love-this-valentines-season-with-udon-noodles-topped-with-a-humongous-heart/) & [osawaya.co.jp](http://www.osawaya.co.jp/fs/mizusawaudon/c/gr30) Love Kitsune is a specialty udon shop in Osawaya that put together a festive noodle bowl for its customers ahead of Valentine's Day this year. Like many [soup kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ramen-kits), the set includes uncooked noodles and seasoning, but the pack also includes a [heart-shaped aburaage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricotta-cuoricini-ravioli), or fried tofu piece, as well as a pink udon heart. What makes these additional pieces extra special is that each one is fried and prepared by hand. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the Love Kitsune set is being sold with two servings inside. When ordering a [noodle bowl set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayanoya-usa), it's also possible to personalize a message card so that a recipient is treated to not only a special meal, but a warm greeting as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Specialty Soup Kits:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create specialty soup kits that offer unique and festive elements like heart-shaped tofu or personalized message cards. - **Handcrafted Food Items:** Businesses can explore the idea of offering handcrafted food items, like fried tofu or customized udon hearts, to add a special touch to their products. - **Personalization in Meal Kits:** Meal kit companies can incorporate personalization options, such as message cards, to make their offerings more meaningful and memorable for customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Specialty Food:** The specialty food industry has an opportunity to tap into the growing demand for unique and personalized meal experiences, like the Love Kitsune Valentine's Day soup set. - **Meal Kit Delivery:** Meal kit delivery services can differentiate themselves by offering specialty soup kits with handcrafted food items and personalized elements. - **Gift and Greeting Cards:** The gift and greeting card industry can collaborate with food businesses to provide personalized message cards that can accompany meal kits, adding an extra touch of sentimentality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Poke Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irresistible-valentines-day-offer.md) - [Valentine's Day Sushi Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-date.md) - [Romantic Japanese Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-daythemed1.md) - [Multi-Course Valentine's Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-meal-kit.md) - [Colorful Romantic Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chotto-matte-valentines-day.md) - [Breakup Soup Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-kit.md) - [Pre-Ordered Seafood Feasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-boil-feast-kits.md) - [Romance-Themed Smoothie Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-bowl.md) - [Local Seafood Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-ideas-start-here.md)